Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

API Integration Specialist

 Job Description:

Were on the hunt for a seasoned API Integration Engineer to join our cutting-edge development crew. This isnt just a jobits a mission-critical role to architect, manage, and perfect our teesheet integrations (25+ third-party platforms!) and other vital system connections. If you live for seamless data flow, thrive on troubleshooting, and have a knack for building robust APIs, youre the talent we need to keep our platforms humming in harmony.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teesheet Integration Mastery

  • Design, build, and maintain integrations with 25+ third-party teesheet platforms.
  • Partner with external providers to ensure flawless data sync and system alignment.

2. API Development & Optimization

  • Craft secure, scalable, and high-performing APIs to connect with external systems.
  • Keep our APIs running like a well-oiled machineoptimized and future-proof.

3. System Vigilance

  • Monitor integrations proactively, spotting and squashing issues before they escalate.
  • Debug and resolve integration hiccups, collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

4. Team Synergy

  • Work hand-in-hand with product, support, and customer success teams to nail client needs.
  • Contribute to the planning and design of bold new integration projects.

5. Documentation & Insights

  • Create crystal-clear documentation for integrations, APIs, and workflows.
  • Deliver regular health checks and performance reports to keep everyone in the loop.

6. Innovation Driver

  • Stay ahead of the curve on integration trends, tools, and tech.
  • Pitch and roll out upgrades to our integration processes and infrastructure.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

  • 8+ years in software development, with a laser focus on API integration and system connectivity.
  • Hands-on experience linking multiple platforms, ideally teesheet systems or similar tools.
  • Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern dev tools.

Technical Skills

  • Backend wizardry in PHP, Laravel, Node.js, or Python.
  • Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services, and data formats (JSON, XML).
  • Database savvy with SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Git proficiency for version control.

Soft Skills

  • Sharp problem-solving with a proactive edge.
  • Stellar communicationcan break down tech talk for anyone.
  • Team-oriented with a fierce sense of ownership.

Impact & Goals

  • Push the Tech Frontier: Lead innovative solutions to keep us at the industrys cutting edge.
  • Fuel Market Wins: Build rock-solid backend systems for blockbuster product launches.
  • Spark Creativity: Champion a team culture of learning and bold experimentation.
  Required Skills:

Azure Team Player Resume Connectivity AWS NoSQL Version Control Communication Skills Soft Skills Laravel Web Services Ownership Accountability JSON Software Development Continuous Improvement XML Node.js Infrastructure MongoDB Integration PHP Troubleshooting Computer Science Vendors Education Git Documentation Software Python SQL Planning Maintenance Design Engineering Leadership Science Communication Management